Front Office Assistant

At Harris Dental, excellence is more than a standard—it's a culture. For over 40 years, our team has been delivering personalized dentistry that attracts patients from across the country. With a reputation built by nationally recognized leaders like Dr. Brian Harris and Dr. Scott Harris, we are proud to be known as one of Arizona's premier practices for cosmetic, implant, and comprehensive dental care.

What makes Harris Dental stand out isn't just our innovation or accolades—it's our people. Our doctors, hygienists, assistants, and support staff share a common purpose: to provide excellent work, treat people with respect, and focus on what matters most to our patients. From general dentistry to advanced cosmetic treatments and sedation, our team thrives in a collaborative, patient-first environment that blends skill, compassion, and cutting-edge technology.

Joining Harris Dental means becoming part of a team with vision: to be the nation's most sought-after, trusted, and compassionate dental office. Here, your talents are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your work has a lasting impact on both patients and the profession.

Compensation Range: $20 - $22 per hour based on experience 

Work Schedule:  Monday - Thursday 7AM - 4PM / Friday 7AM - 2PM

Qualifications:

• Prior Dental Office Experience highly preferred
• Prior Dentrix experience highly preferred
• Strong Communication skills both verbal and written

Job Description

Our dental front office associates are the heart of our practice – they are the first and last impressions to be made on our patients. Our front office team plays an essential role in helping the operations of the office run smoothly and delivering best in class patient care.

• Build and maintain productive schedules for our doctors and hygienists
• Verify insurance coverage and fee schedules while completing full insurance breakdowns for patients
• Managing and updating the Social Media Marketing for both Salinas and Carmel locations
• Connecting with other local dental offices in the area for patient referrals and follow-up
• Complete pre-authorizations and referrals as appropriate for patients; gather all necessary information for claim processing
• Coordinate financial agreements and consent forms for the patient's financial responsibility of dental treatment
• Assist patients with understanding their treatment plan and increase dental case acceptance
• Assist with patient check-in, registration, and maintain patient health and dental records with strong attention to detail and adherence to HIPAA Privacy Practices
• Ensure efficient office operations, including distribution/response to mail, scheduling, answering and returning of phone calls, responding to patient billing inquiries, and direction of workflow as necessary

By joining our team, you will have:

• 3 Weeks Collective Paid Time Off & 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical/Vision/Dental Benefits
• 401k Match
• Professional Growth and Career Advancement Opportunities

Additional information

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

Working conditions include those typically seen in an office environment. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.